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Printing system for reducing printer artifacts

US8749604B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2012
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J15/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing system comprising two thermal printheads and an apparatus for smoothing a side of thermal media which may be compromised by an aggressive drive roller design. The smoothing apparatus in one embodiment is a heater which optionally comprises a heated roller for contacting and smoothing the receiver media.

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